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Here in northern flyover country, we are in horticultural zones 3 or 4. Although we have had an early and warmer than normal spring, there are still few signs of tree blooms or flowers. Traveling a bit this week, we … Continue reading →

March ice-out is rare around here, but constant winds, rain, and above-normal temperatures, have eroded the ice on many lakes, while other lakes still have ice-fishermen actively pursuing their winter sport. Native plants along with all the annuals and vegetable … Continue reading →

Right now is a great time to plant Gammarus lacustris. As we continue to grow and propagate native plants in our greenhouses during March, we have discovered another opportunity to put back some of yesterday’s native organisms into our area. … Continue reading →

Monday our temperatures were in the 70s and the ice left one of our ponds. A couple of days later the pond froze over again as temperatures fell below zero. It has been one of those weeks in Minnesota flyover … Continue reading →

Friday evening the talented cast of the Lakes Area Radio Theatre recorded author Gene Stark’s radio play entitled “The Coach Ride.” It takes us back to the historical times of 1874, when August Hertwig made the stagecoach journey from Melrose, … Continue reading →

As is usual, March is a roller coaster of weather. February was warm enough to cause pussy willow buds to open, and now in March, with lows in the single digits, those buds will probably freeze. The sunny weather has … Continue reading →